True or false? How fake online reviews are concerning businesses

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There are things people can do to take precautions when shopping, including caution when "flawless" ratings are given, and that the best advice is word of mouth.

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True or false? How fake online reviews are concerning businesses
There are things people can do to take precautions when shopping, including caution when "flawless" ratings are given, and that the best advice is word of mouth.

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